I found this vintage (I think) tiki at a tourist shop along I-95, in the complex of South of the Border. It was being used as a display and covered with dust. I made an offer to buy it on the spot, but was refused. Last fall, after the meltdown, I was going through there again, and he was still there. I made another offer to buy him and they accepted, and off I went with this fairly large and heavy tiki shoved in my already too full car. The workmanship on him is very fine. His entire head is covered in carefully grooved chisel marks. I call him "Chip" because he is missing a small chip on his brow. I felt it my absolute duty to rescue him from his life in bubba land. Now I'd like to know more about his manufacturer and provenance.

There is a 1.5 inch square silver sticker on his back the says "Alii WOODS Honolulu, GENUINE MONKEY POD" He is about 4-1/2 feet tall and very heavy. Stand by for some images of Chip.

Thanks for the comments. Chip is my favorite, but don't tell my other tikis.
I might try and have a piece carved to cover his chip, though a seashell might make for an easy fix. Though the chip adds a bit of authenticity to him.

Here is the sticker on his back:

When doing a search for Alii Woods, I got this site:
http://www.hulagift.comI'm not sure this is the same place that Chip originally came from, but the site says they have been in business since 1945. If so, could it be possible that he is old restaurant decor? His size and weight make it unlikely he was something you'd bring home on a plane. Anybody with anything similar from this company?